ATLCON2026

A Thousand Lives Indie Book Convention

Saturday 18th of April 2026

A Thousand Lives is proud to announce the very first "A Thousand Lives Indie Book Convention" (ATLCON). This is a romance specific signing event, featuring Indie Authors!

SAVE THE DATE:

18th of April 2026

LOCATION:

Town Square Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds

Authors/Vendors please note; Author and Vendor EOI's have been closed.

PLUS

"The A Thousand Lives Masquerade Ball" in the evening, at the conclusion of the signing event. This is a charity event, with all profits from the evening being donated to Safe Steps, supporting those affected by family and domestic violence.

You can read more about Safe Steps here.

SAVE THE DATE:

18th of April 2026 from 7:00pm - 11:00pm

LOCATION:

The Emerald Peacock, Melbourne CBD

COST:

$100AUD per person

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Canapés and one complimentary drink on arrival (additional drinks can be purchased at the bar)

Live band entertainment

Photobooth

Silent Auction with an incredible range of books, bookish merch and more (all profits from this will be donated to Safe Steps)

Q&A Panel with ATLCON26 Authors

Prizes for the best dressed

...and more!

DRESS CODE:

Dress to impress! Masks are not mandatory, but highly recommended. Ball gowns, beautiful suits and dresses, or your fanciest bookish attire. Keep an eye out on our socials, as we will release a mood board to help guide you if you're unsure.

We can't wait to see you all, even if you're faces will be covered by incredible masks xx

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 16TH OF JANUARY 2026 AT 6:00PM AEST

Volunteer EOI

Have you ever wanted to get behind the scenes of Melbourne's Indie Romance community?

We are looking for a team of book loving volunteers who are ready to make ATLCON26 the best it can possibly be for both our authors and vendors, as well as for our incredible readers!

Our Volunteer EOI is now live! Click the link below to find out more and to complete the EOI.

Confirmed Attending Authors

CLICK ON THE AUTHORS NAME BELOW TO TAKE YOU TO THEIR PRE-ORDER LINK.

PLEASE NOTE; NOT ALL LINKS HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED AT THIS TIME AND THE LIST WILL CONSTANTLY BE UPDATING TO INCLUDE LINKS AS THEY COME IN

Alexcis Morris

A.M. Nelson

Allison A. Andrews

Bindi Kennedy

Bridget W Deen

Brooklyn Dean

C.B. Frey

Carrie Clarke

Cassandra B Andreucci

Cassandra Doon

Chloe Higgins

Chloe O'Connor / C. Renee

Daisy Allen

Dani Mclean

Devon May

E.J. Campbell

Elizabeth Luly

Elle Galea

Elouise Tynan

Emma Mugglestone

Erin Thomson

Gemma Black

HM Hodgson

Jade Bones

Jade May

Jaye Pratt

Jenna Lee / Jenna Daring

JL Skye

Julie Anne Addicott

K.L. Steele

Keighley Bradford

Kylie Kent

Layla Landon

Layla Pine

Lex Logan

LK Shear

Louisa Duval & Sabrina Duval

Luci Fer

Lucy Scott Bryan

M.L Jewell

Mackenzy & Dakota Fox

Mandi Kontos

Maree Rose

Melinda Terranova

Melissa Kincaid

MG Hunt

Mila Young

Monica James

Montana Fyre

N.A. MCD

Nicola Marsh

Nicole Flockton

Octavia Knightly

Rachel O'Rourke

Rebecca Pratt

S.K May

S.K. Stapar

Samantha Barrett

Samantha L. Valentine

Samara Dark

Sarah JD

Sarah L Richhelm

Sharon Woods

Sheridan Anne

Sherri White

Skyla Summers

Stephanie Hazeltine

Steph Macca

Stevie Carter

Tiani Davids

TJ Maguire

TL Hamilton

Vyk Peters

Wren Smythe

W.H. Lockwood

Confirmed Attending Vendors

Alyssa Jayde Tattoos

Ashley Nobes Art

Aura & Alchemy

A Thousand Lives Book Haven

Book It And Send

Geek Chic Oz

Ingram Spark

Lit Lines

Miss T Creations

Panther & Pearl Designs

Tatts by Tiana

TitlePieces

Event Sponsors

We would like to acknowledge the following incredible authors for sponsoring ATLCON26. Please take a moment to check out their websites, follow them on socials and give them all the love!

Author and Vendor EOI Forms

Please click the relevant link below to complete the EOI Form.

We look forward to hearing from you!